Russian Plane Sent A Distress Signal: What We Know

The plane made an emergency landing in Omsk.

An aircraft operated by the Russian airline S7, flying from Novosibirsk to Makhachkala, sent a distress signal over Kazakhstan and changed course. The crew decided to land at an alternate airport in Omsk due to a technical malfunction, according to 360.ru by the carrier’s press service.

“We confirm that due to a technical malfunction, the crew of S7 flight decided to land at an alternate airport in Omsk. The plane is preparing to land,” airline representatives stated.

According to the Tolmachevo Airport online departure board, flight S7 7099 departed from Novosibirsk at 1:20 p.m. local time. The cause of the technical malfunction is currently unknown.

According to RIA Novosti, the aircraft made a successful landing.

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